School Visits
MORE THAN THE ARTS: CONNECTING CURRICULUM
A visit to the AGH can enhance learning beyond the arts.
From Languages, History and Social Sciences to Math, Science and Geography, students benefit from learning from multiple perspectives. Artists are story-tellers and communicators, sharing information in ways that resonate with many students.
Booking requests must be submitted via our online form. Once we have received your request, we will be in touch to confirm your visit.
To learn more about Artist Led programs in your classroom, visit AGH: In-Class – Art Gallery of Hamilton.
To book an Artist Led program in your classroom, please contact Sara Dickinson at sdickinson@artgalleryofhamilton.com.
SCHOOL VISITS – TYPES & FEES
AGH School visits are available Monday to Friday with morning and afternoon start times to accommodate your schedule. Multiple Visits and Specialized Programs are available upon request.
Guided Gallery Tour
Length: 1-hour
Grades: K – 12
Fee: $10 per student
Our Docents encourage students to look closely and ask questions to understand the artist’s creative process and make connections to curricula beyond the arts. Tours are tailored to each group’s level and interests. For Grades 7 and up, add independent viewing time for students after your tour.
Half Day – Tour & Studio
Length: 2-hours, includes 15 minute snack break
Grades: K – 12
Fee: $14 per student
AGH Half Day visits include a gallery tour and studio workshop with an Artist Instructor. During your visit, students will explore the gallery and learn new artistic abilities based on a theme of your choice. While touring the gallery, students will be encouraged to look closely and ask questions. In the studio, students will learn the skills and techniques needed to create their own take home artwork.
Half-day programs are also available in the evenings for community youth groups.
Available times: 9:30am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 6:00pm
Full Day – Tour & Extended Studio
Length: 4 hours, includes 30 minute lunch break
Grades: 7 – 12
Fee: $20 per student
Full Day visits are available for students Grade 7 and up. Our Full Day program includes a gallery tour and extended studio workshop with an Artist Instructor. While touring the gallery, students will be encouraged to look closely and ask questions. In the studio, students will learn the skills and techniques needed to create their own take home artwork.
Available time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
PROGRAM OPTIONS – THEMES & STUDIOS
TOUR THEMES
LEARNING TO LOOK (ALL-AGES)
Students will explore the AGH Collection to discover different art forms, elements, and principles of design, and the choices artists make in their work.
Art & Land (All-AGES)
Students will discover how artists interpret the landscape, while exploring questions about sustainability, nature, and technology, and our responsibility to share and care for the land that sustains us.
IDENtity & Self-expression through Art (Grades 4 – 12)
Students will consider how artists use art to express parts of their own identity, tell personal stories, and reflect on their culture and heritage.
Materials & Process (Grades 4 – 12)
Students will uncover the materials and processes artists use as means of expression in their artwork.
STUDIO WORKSHOPS:
AIR-Dry Clay Sculpture (Grade 4 and up)
Students will learn the basic techniques and use tools needed to create a small sculpture using self-hardening clay.
Collage
Students will explore perspective, shape, colour, texture and a variety of materials as they use paper and simple images to create a work of art.
Paint – acrylic (grade 4 and up)
Students will draw inspiration from the collection to create their own acrylic painting.
Paint – Watercolour
Students will draw inspiration from the collection to create their own watercolour painting.
Printmaking
Using simple collagraph print techniques, students will create their own prints that reflect ideas and techniques learned during their visit.
SILKscreen (grade 7 and up, full-day only)
Students will create a simple stencil and learn the process of screen printing. Students can bring their own T-shirt or tote bag.
Life Drawing (Grade 9 and UP, Full-Day ONly)
Students will learn techniques for figure drawing with a live model (fully clothed).
Booking Information
All School Visits must be booked a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.
GROUP SIZE & SUPERVISION
Minimum of 15 students – groups of 15 or less will pay the minimum fee of $180
Maximum of 60 students
Supervision Ratio – Adults to Children/Youth
Elementary JK, SK | 1:5
Grades 1-3 | 1:8
Grades 4-6 | 1:10
Grades 7-8 | 1:13
Secondary Grades 9-12 | 1:15
The Art Gallery of Hamilton requires a minimum number of adult chaperones to accompany each School
Visit. There is no fee for the required number of chaperones (including teachers) and dedicated
EA’s. Additional chaperones (more than the required ratio, excluding dedicated EA’s) will be charged
the student rate.
For safety and security, adult chaperones are required to stay with their groups for the duration of their
visit. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the appropriate behaviour of their students while at
the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Students must be closely supervised at all times, including during any snack,
lunch, and/or bathroom breaks.
CHANGES TO YOUR BOOKING
Changes to the number of student participants can be requested up to one week prior to the visit and must be emailed to education@artgalleryofhamilton.com. Groups will be billed for the number of participants booked within one week of the visit. Any additional students beyond the confirmed numbers will be added to the billing.
CANCELLATIONS
Notice of cancellation must be emailed to education@artgalleryofhamilton.com no later than one week prior to the scheduled visit. Cancellations with two to five business days’ notice will be charged $180. No-shows and cancellations made with less than two business days’ notice will be charged the full program fee.
Subsidies are available, please contact us for more information.
Questions?
Please contact Kateri Foreman, Interim Lead, Onsite Learning at education@artgalleryofhamilton.com.
Booking requests must be submitted via our online form. Once we have received your request, we will be in touch to confirm your visit.
To learn more about Artist Led programs in your classroom, visit AGH: In-Class – Art Gallery of Hamilton.
To book an Artist Led program in your classroom, please contact Sara Dickinson at sdickinson@artgalleryofhamilton.com.
From the Canadian Art Collection
Girl under a Tree 1931
Prudence Heward (Canadian 1896-1947)
oil on canvas, Gift of the artist's family, 1961